France: Moulds For Metal Market 2024

Moulds For Metal Market Size in France

In 2022, the French moulds for metal market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Production in France

In value terms, moulds for metal production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Moulds for metal production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Moulds For Metal Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulds for metals were exported from France; which is down by -8.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, moulds for metal exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for moulds for metal exports from France, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, moulds for metal exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+12.0% per year) and Morocco (-20.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for moulds for metal exported from France were the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +30.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average moulds for metal export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Moulds For Metal Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of moulds for metals, when their volume increased by 5.5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, moulds for metal imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of moulds for metal imports to France, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +52.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest moulds for metal suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average moulds for metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform